Las manifestaciones del duelo en la re - estructuración de la identidad ocupacional.

Abstract

The main idea of an orientation in the mourning process from the loss of a loved one evokes a deeper understanding of the meaning of the self of an individual. Providing a sense of personal achievement from selfconcept, self-knowledge and values. That is why, this research from the discipline of Occupational Therapy, proposed as general objective to determine the relationship of mourning manifestations in the reconstruction of the occupational identity in the members of “La Esperanza” organization in Cucuta, Norte de Santander; from a representative sample of 54 members among 21-29 years, 30-49 years, 50-60 years and over 60, who attend to the service of mourning support. It is noteworthy that from the own history and experience within the life cycle, when losing a loved one or a family member, an imbalance is observed in the capacity and efficiency for a specific activity. This project follows a mixed research design based on a descriptive and transactional type of research that arises from the need to enter from the discipline of Occupational Therapy, in the relationship of the mourning manifestations in the reconstruction of the Occupational Identity. The instruments used in this research were Texas Revised Inventory Duel (TRID) and the historical interview of the occupational performance OPHI-II, In the population under study, a number of therapeutic interventions were done based on the volitional component focused on the assessment of skills, interests and occupational choices, it is of great importance starting from the guidance and timely support, to contribute to the choice of a purpose or project whose main goal be to conduct a satisfactory mourning and the ability to find a meaning to the loss which strengthen roles, interpersonal relationships, self-concept, wishes and goals.